Navy's Return

On the 14th of Harvest, the Koben Navy makes a triumphant return to the rebuilt docks of Linhythe, bringing along all manner of fanfare and celebration in its wake. The Imperial Navy is shifting from its temporary headquarters in Song-Lu back to a permanent one in Linhythe, as the bulk of the Jewel Sea Fleet finally arrives in its homeport. Admiral Hertz, commander of the fleet, announces a week of leave for the sailors. To reward their valient efforts in the invasion of the Northern Continent and the protection of the Koben coastal cities, she encourages relaxation, leisure, and revelry - a savvy move to bolster morale for what she expects to be a long fight ahead.

Linhythe, true to form, accepts her sailors back with open arms. Inns become flooded, and even people from the countryside take the opportunity to visit the city to take part in the celebrations. Citizens put up old acquaintances in their homes, cooking lavish meals for friends, friends of friends, or anyone with even the most tenuous claim to hospitality. Taverns overflow into the streets, debauchery clouding the long nights and stretching on to daybreak. Although there are always some who turn up their nose at a week of raucous partying, participation is widespread among the city-dwellers and sailors alike. The city itself seems ecstatic at its navy's homecoming, eager to forget the circumstances in which they were first lost.

Features: Unbelievably busy markets, shops, inns, and bars, a veritable ocean of alcohol, harried mothers trying to keep their children from learning curse words from sailors, sight-seeing, delirious celebration into the early morning.